TIRRC Job Opening

Part-time Administrative Assistant Position

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Please send cover letter by  fax to 615-833-0387 or to Katie@tnimmigrant.org

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TIRRC Internships

TIRRC offers internships to dependable H.S., college or grad students who are willing to dedicate regular hours over a long period of time.

• Must be comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and immigration status.
• All internships are unpaid and interns are responsible for housing & transportation.
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 10 hrs a week and commit to 3 months, 6 months, or a year with a specific TIRRC program.

Welcoming TN Intern

Reports to: Eli

Availability: 1

This position involves the development of a working curriculum for training community leaders to initiate productive dialogues about the issue of immigration.

Youth Organizing Intern

Reports to: Amelia

Availability: 2

Interns can choose among the following projects: access to higher education, issues of diversity and discrimination, or youth organizing & summer training programs. Using popular education, our summer training programs bring together youth to build new skills, learn about activism and organizing, and engage in making change in their communities.

Campaign Organizing Intern

Reports to: Megan

Availability: 3

Interns will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of community organizing while working in a diverse multicultural setting. Interns will be working to mobilize communities across the state on national campaigns!

Nonprofit Administration Intern

Reports to: Marie

Availability: 1

Perfect internship for someone interested in how a nonprofit runs! This internship is focused around creating descriptions for all the areas of work and projects at TIRRC, as well as supporting the office's daily functions. This intern must be focused, have strong English skills and word processing skills. 

Events Intern

Report to: Lindsey

Availability: 1

Help design, plan and execute TIRRC's major annual events: The 3rd Annual American Dream Fundraiser, the 8th Annual Membership Convention & Cultural Celebration, and the 4th Annual New American Day on the Hill. Preference given to interns who can complete a year-long internship to participate in all three events. Great opportunity to learn about nonprofit event planning!

Media Archive Intern

Reports to: Eli

Availability: 1

This position would involve leading a group of volunteers to electronically archive and database over 5 years of media records about TIRRC. It is a unique opportunity to study the local media coverage around immigration issues--while assuming leadership over a long-term project. 

Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until all positions are filled. 

• Wednesday, June 9th
• 10:30AM

Hadley Park (Across from TSU)
1037 28th Avenue North
Nashville, TN

This event is for communities that were affected by the flood. There will be information available for flood victims and an opportunity for survivors to share their experiences in order to evaluate whether communities received the help they needed.

• Wednesday, June 9
• 5PM-8PM

The Youth Opportunity Center
1704 Charlotte Ave.
Nashville, TN  37203

We will be having a DREAM Act meeting every Thursday in June. All are welcome.

• Thursdays (June 10, 17, 24)
• 6PM-8PM

446 Metroplex Drive
Buildling A, Suite 224
Nashville, TN  37211

Please call 615-833-0384 with questions or if you need a ride.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Hispanic High School Student Graduation Celebration and Parents' Recognition Day of the class of 2010.

• Friday, June 11
• 5:30PM Dinner
• 6:30PM Program

Trevecca Nazarene University
Boone Business Building
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nasville, TN  37210

RSVP to coplacomite@gmail.com or 615-596-2332

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• Saturday, June 19th
• 2PM-4PM

446 Metroplex Drive
Building A, Suite 224
Nashville, TN  37211

 East & West TN Events

The Latinos News Festival will be the biggest Latino event in the Greater Memphis area, featuring music, fair rides, arts and crafts, and food as well as information from local businesses that serve the Latino community.

• Friday, June 4th-Sunday June 6th

Corner of Winchester Rd. and Riverdale
Memphis, TN

$6 admission (Children under 4 enter free)

For more information, please contact Patricia Reyes at 901-650-6042.

12th Annual Justice Studies Assocation meeting

• Saturday, June 5th

Knoxville, TN

For questions, call Lisa at 423-315-2540.

Please bring the appropriate documents to receive passports/matriculas.

• June 15-18

Call 1-877-639-4835 to schedule an appointment.

Bilingual volunteers preferred but not necessary! We need at least 10 volunteers working every day during the Mexican Consulate visit. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

• AM Shift: 8AM-12PM
• PM Shift: 12PM-4PM

For those interested in volunteering, please contact Charlie Mulligan at Catholic Charities 865-971-3550.